PLC Logic Debugger & Sequence Verifier
Debug PLC logic, verify sequences, catch safety issues
What You Can Do
Systematically analyze your PLC control sequences to catch logic errors, verify state transitions, and validate safety interlocks before deployment. The skill provides structured debugging workflows, cross-reference tracking, and generates test cases for edge conditions. You get detailed reports identifying issues, optimization opportunities, and gaps in your automation sequences.
Features
Trace signal flow and identify unreachable code or logic errors
Validate state transitions, check for deadlocks and unhandled conditions
Ensure E-stop, guard interlocks, and safety chains work as designed
Check timing dependencies and cycle-time bottlenecks
Map signal usage across rungs to find conflicts and dead signals
Generate test scenarios for fault conditions, restarts, and transitions
Identify redundant logic and simplification opportunities
Create runbooks and sequence diagrams from your logic
Example Output
Debugging Report Example:
- 🔴 CRITICAL: Timer T1 enables output Y3 but no E-stop overrides it
- 🟡 WARNING: Rung 12 unreachable when Input I5 not energized
- 🟢 PASS: Safety interlock chain (I1→S1→O1) verified correct
- ⏱️ Timing: Sequence completion ~800ms (acceptable, no bottleneck)
- ⚠️ Edge Case: What happens if I4 pulse during Y2 de-energize?
Sequence Verification Summary:
- ✅ State transitions: 12/12 valid
- ✅ E-stop coverage: 100%
- ❌ Guard interlock: Missing on output Y5
- 📊 Logic density: 34% (room to optimize)
What's Included
- SKILL.md: Complete debugging workflow with decision trees
- Ladder logic analysis checklist: Signal flow, reachability, conflicts
- State machine verification template: Transition matrix and deadlock checks
- Safety interlock audit form: E-stop chains, guard logic, emergency scenarios
- Test case generator: Edge cases, fault injection, restart sequences
- Runbook template: Auto-generated documentation from logic
Who It's For
- PLC programmers and engineers — Debug complex sequences and optimize cycle time
- Control systems engineers — Verify state machines and coordination logic
- Safety engineers — Audit interlocks, E-stops, and emergency circuits
- Automation technicians — Troubleshoot production sequences and edge cases
- Test engineers — Generate comprehensive test scenarios for acceptance testing
Best For
- Logic debugging — Trace signal flow, find unreachable code, identify conflicts
- Safety verification — Validate E-stop chains, guard interlocks, emergency procedures
- State machine validation — Check transitions for deadlocks and unhandled conditions
- Sequence optimization — Find timing bottlenecks and redundant logic
- Test case generation — Create edge-case scenarios for fault conditions and restarts
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